Defending Copa del Rey winners Barcelona were humiliated by Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final and are on the brink of elimination.
Atletico won the first leg of the semi-final on Thursday night 4-0, with all four goals scored in the first half.
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Letter to the Reader — Why We're Asking for Your Support ContributeEric Garcia, who was sent off in the 86th minute, scored an own goal for 1-0 in the sixth minute. Antoine Griezmann doubled the lead in the 14th minute, while Ademola Lookman made it 3-0 in the 33rd minute.
Julian Alvarez settled the challenge with a goal in the second minute of extra time in the first half.
The return match is played on March 3.
Atletico "tramples" Barcelona in the first half, 4:0
Atletico Madrid are almost certain of victory against Barcelona in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey.
Atletico ended the first half with a deep score, 4:0.
The first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final is being played in Madrid.
The return is on March 3rd.
Eric Garcia scored an own goal in the seventh minute.
Antoine Griezmann scored a goal in the 14th minute to make it 2:0, while Ademola Lookman scored the goal for Atletico to make it 3:0. In the second minute of extra time of the first half, Atletico scored the fourth goal.
Julian Alvarez scored for 4:0.